Nightmares and Food Effects

The video discusses Burger King's Nightmare King burger, which is claimed to cause nightmares. A sleep study was conducted to support this claim, but the results are questioned. The video explores the science behind nightmares, including factors like stress, anxiety, and food consumption. It also considers the nocebo effect, where expectations influence experiences. The conclusion suggests that the burger's impact on dreams may be more psychological than physiological.

What is the name of the new burger introduced by Burger King for Halloween?

• Spooky Whopper

• Nightmare King

• Ghostly Burger

• Frightful Feast

What did Burger King claim about their Nightmare King burger?

• It glows in the dark

• It is the spiciest burger

• It can cause nightmares

• It is the healthiest burger

How many subjects participated in Burger King's sleep study?

• 100

• 50

• 150

• 200

What phase of sleep is most associated with vivid dreams?

• NREM sleep

• REM sleep

• Deep sleep

• Light sleep

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of nightmares according to psychologists?

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Regular sleep

• Medications

What percentage of participants in the 2015 study reported that their dreams were affected by food?

• 32.1%

• 25.3%

• 17.8%

• 10.5%

Which type of food is often linked to causing nightmares due to stomach upset?

• Fruits

• Grains

• Spicy foods

• Vegetables

What is the nocebo effect?

• An unexpected outcome from a placebo

• A negative expectation causing a negative effect

• A positive expectation causing a positive effect

• A neutral expectation causing no effect

What might cause people to misattribute nightmares to a specific food?

• Dream analysis

• Personal beliefs

• Scientific evidence

• Lack of sleep

What is a possible reason for the increase in nightmares among study participants?

• The burger's ingredients

• Being away from home

• The time of year

• The color of the bun